My daughter is blossoming and is enthusiastic despite many difficulties in her previous school. Being able to develop trust with the school and to have continued support has really changed our lives for the better

Pupil Premium

To have high expectations of each individual learner whether Disadvantaged ornon Disadvantaged.

To raise the achievement of Disadvantaged students.

To continue to aim to meet or exceed National figures for % achieving English and Maths and P8 averages and to close the gap between Disadvantaged students and theirnon Disadvantagedpeers (attainment and progress), working towards a smaller gap at WBHS than national across all GCSE measures.

To increase the self‐esteem, confidence and ambition of Disadvantaged students by ensuring they have access to a wide range of opportunities including trips, curriculum RA events and SMSC experiences.

To work effectively and closely in partnership with the parents of Disadvantaged students.

To continue to improve the effectiveness of transition work with the 4 feeder Middle Schools in relation to Disadvantaged students including a tailored transition plan.

To maintain a record of no NEETS by continuing to provide high quality Post 16 guidance, advice and support from members of the LT.

To improve attendance rates of Disadvantaged students through individual or group initiatives.

Pupil Premium Funding Allocation:

PP allocation for 2014-15

£113,245

PP allocation for 2015-16

£112,175

PP allocation for 2016-17

£106,800

PP allocation for 2017-18

£109,715

PP allocation for 2018-19

£125,335 + LAC tbc

Pupil Premium Numbers:

Year group

Total in Year Group

PP students

% of PP students

9

370

37

10%

10

372

55

15%

11

362

55

15%

12

296

26

9%

13

245

10

4%

In 2018/19 the school is receiving£125,335of Pupil Premium Funding and we will be building on the 2017/18 initiatives in the following ways:

Continue to allocate each Year 11 PP student a key worker/mentor to support learning and help in preparations for GCSE.

Small group additional tuition in Maths and English for Year 11 students not making expected progress.

Sixth Form mentoring across a range of subject for Year 11 students not making expected progress.

Pre St James’ Park visit to ensure all students make the most of this opportunity

Year 11 Learning Conference at St James’ Park with a motivational speaker

Purchase a set of subject Revision Guides for each Year 11 student to aid withrevision as well as any essential equipment i.e. a calculator, art supplies, geometry set etc.